Tag Archives: behind the ratings

Clarifying Certification Confusion

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

How do you navigate through the masses of certifications and eco-labels out there? Staying true to GoodGuide‘s purpose of providing an easy resource to quickly find the safest, healthiest and greenest products, we held a Certification Chat to try to … Continue reading →

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Seals of Goodness

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Here at GoodGuide, we try to highlight the importance of going beyond the label. With so many claims being unregulated, we aim to empower you with the real facts so you can make the healthiest, greenest and most ethical choices. … Continue reading →

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What Science Makes the Cut

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

It seems that more and more these days news breaks that a commonly used consumer good is contaminated with some toxic substance. Mercury in soda. Arsenic in apple juice. Fungicides in orange juice. Lead in lipstick. GoodGuide scientists track these … Continue reading →

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The Smarter Barcode

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

The simple arrangement of black and white lines that revolutionized shopping decades ago has done it again. To celebrate the barcode’s 60th birthday, The NY Times wrote an article examining its history and exploring new innovations from advancements utilizing mobile technology to … Continue reading →

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12 Tips For A Healthy 2012

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Do you pause when people ask what your New Year’s Resolutions are? Feel guilty when you see all your co-workers trekking to the gym, but not guilty enough to actually go? Whether you are a health nut with a green … Continue reading →

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How Would A Celebrity Rate?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

It’s clear that Britney Spears is a slave for endorsements, as seen in her recent music videos that are chock-full of product placements. In honor of the bubblegum-pop-star-turned-scandal-magnet’s 30th birthday, here is a look at what Britney Spears would score if … Continue reading →

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You Asked, We Delivered: Updated GoodGuide Ratings

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

In response to feedback we have received from GoodGuide users, companies we rate and third-party reviews, we have substantially revised selected parts of our rating system.  As a result, many companies and products will have new scores. Major updates include … Continue reading →

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Fair Trade Coffee: Why It Matters (And How It Tastes)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

To continue our celebration of Fair Trade month, GoodGuide founder Dara O’Rourke set out to investigate how Fair Trade Coffee measures up against the conventional grocery store brands. In the video below he explains why we should support Fair Trade … Continue reading →

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A Good Approach to Deciphering Eco-Labels

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

We received tons of positive feedback from our blog post about finding credible eco-friendly products but many were still left wondering: How does GoodGuide differentiate between a meaningful eco-label and one that is simply greenwashing? We believe these labels should exist to … Continue reading →

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Behind the Ratings: Tea

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

We’ve shared the details behind our coffee ratings, and it’s only fair that we do the same for the tea ratings. In January, we published ratings for over 1600 teas. While the ratings approach is similar to that of coffee, … Continue reading →

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